Casual barbecue spot serving smoked meats and Southern sides.
Dominican restaurant known for generous family-style dishes.
Large waterfront restaurant with live music, seafood, and sunset views.
Neighborhood pizzeria serving classic pies and Italian comfort food.
Rockaway favorite for West Indian food.
Community focused membership-based co-working space with surf lockers and showers regularly hosting community art, music and surf related events that are open to the public.
Fresh and delicious Peruvian eats.
Coffee shop, café, and surfboard rentals.
Mediterranean sandwiches, salads, and fresh seasonal dishes.
Iconic boardwalk burger stand famous for burgers, fries, and beach vibes.
Chill, rustic joint accented with surfboards featuring tacos, quesadillas & cocktails, plus a patio.
Independent coffee shop serving Stumptown coffee, breakfast, and fresh juices.
Great tacos. Better tequila.
Creative New York-style pizza with inventive seasonal toppings.
Waterfront Thai restaurant with panoramic Jamaica Bay views.
California style burritos, tacos, and bowls.
A local institution serving Baja-style tacos.
Gourmet market featuring prepared foods, groceries, and specialty items Wed-Sunday.
Seasonal tropical cocktails and tapas.
Cozy neighborhood restaurant featuring Uzbek and Central Asian cuisine.
Best breakfast burrito. Boardwalk cafe at the Beach 97th St concessions
Popular local cafe and restaurant on the boardwalk serving fresh juices, smoothies, breakfast and lunch options and baked goods.
Beloved Venezuelan arepas spot served steps from the beach.
Seasonal American cuisine celebrating local ingredients.
New vegan bakery serving coffee, tea and records. Nitro cold brew on tap.
Locally owned bakery located in the Rockaway hotel serving artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches, and excellent coffee.
Day passes at this beachside boutique hotel with pool, sauna access, dining and drink options.
A stylish all-day café and neighborhood gathering spot with coffee, cocktails, and Mediterranean-inspired food.
Seasonal beachfront food vendors, bars, live music, and community events.
A peaceful waterfront preserve with tidal marshes, birdlife, and one of the peninsula's most beautiful nature walks.
A volunteer-run urban farm & nonprofit growing fresh produce while offering educational programs, composting, and community events.
A former military base transformed into one of New York City's most scenic destinations for beaches, hiking, biking, and art.
A 27,000-acre National Park spanning beaches, marshes, wildlife habitats, and historic military sites across New York Harbor.
A community non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the historically excluded youth of the Rockaways through surfing.
Rockaway's homegrown surf school offering lessons, camps, and board rentals for all ages.
Stand-up paddleboard lessons, rentals, and eco tours exploring Jamaica Bay.
Corner surf shop, board rentals and café offering food, coffee, surfboards, board rentals and surf apparel.
The nearest public 18-hole golf course, about 25 minutes from Rockaway.
A modern indoor pickleball facility offering courts, leagues, lessons, and open play.
Community-focused sailing lessons, tours, youth programs, and boat rentals from Marina 59.
Local Cannabis dispensary.
Sunscreen stick for surfers and beachgoers.
A natural, environmentally friendly, non-petroleum based winter surf barrier balm created in the Rockaways.
Natural beauty products.
Handmade natural skincare and wellness products created in Rockaway using botanical ingredients.
Seasonal cold-processed olive oil and saltwater soap poured and cured in the Rockaways.
Reef-safe, ocean-friendly skincare inspired by an active beach lifestyle.
